Fall Alpha starts on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30pm and Thursday, September 24th at 9:00am. Please join us for this 10 week course, enjoy meaningful, deep conversations about faith and life in small groups accompanied by delicious meals.
Our parish relies on your generosity. Your donations each year directly impact our ability to minister to those in need, to provide special programs such as Alpha, Rescue and CGS, to offer small group faith studies, to maintain our buildings, and to grow our parish school.
This weekend's second collection will help support our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Your donation will fund projects that are determined locally in collaboration with First Nations, focusing on:
• Healing and reconciliation for communities and families• Culture and language revitalization
• Education and community building
• Dialogue for promoting indigenous culture
Mass Intentions
September 14
Hannah & Marko Jakus (INT)
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Tuesday, September 15
Beato Angelo (INT)
Our Lady of Sorrows
Wednesday, September 16
Herbert Jayaweera (+)
Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
Thursday, September 17
Beato Angelo (INT)
Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Doctor
or Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin, Doctor
or Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin, Doctor
Friday, September 18
Paul D'Mello (+)
Saturday, September 19
Efigenia Siochi (+)
Saint Januarius, Bishop, Martyr
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat's Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us in celebrating the Baptisms of Dominik Alexander Humski and Sadie Ubalde.
May God bless your little ones with His gentle love and grace today and always.
Thank you to the Martha's Pantry team for joyfully hosting our Parish Garage Sale: Andrew, Hannah & Walter; Jen, Tyler & Joey; Bonnie, Graeme, Jaclyn & Nicole; Christopher & Preeteela; Ed, Paula, Ron, and Carmela, and of course Father Matthew!
It was an incredible 2-days of hard work, emptying out all the tucked away places and spaces where we have stored donated goods over the past year, organizing the gymnasium, pricing everything, being present for both days, and then cleaning everything up and returning the gym to school ready before Monday. ♥♥♥
After tallying up the totals, this fundraiser raised more than $8,000 for the parish!
It was an incredible 2-days of hard work, emptying out all the tucked away places and spaces where we have stored donated goods over the past year, organizing the gymnasium, pricing everything, being present for both days, and then cleaning everything up and returning the gym to school ready before Monday. ♥♥♥
After tallying up the totals, this fundraiser raised more than $8,000 for the parish!
Please join us this Sunday after the 11:15am Mass for our bi-weekly food recovery program giveaway day.
This week we are grateful to the following organizations for their generous donations: The Port Coquitlam Costco, Friends in Need Food Bank, Food Bank on Wheels, the Safeway Bakery, Shoppers on 240th, Starbucks, Save On Foods, and Second Harvest.
This week we are grateful to the following organizations for their generous donations: The Port Coquitlam Costco, Friends in Need Food Bank, Food Bank on Wheels, the Safeway Bakery, Shoppers on 240th, Starbucks, Save On Foods, and Second Harvest.
- First Saturday of the Month at 4:00pm
join Anna Pacella in the Church and pray for Pro-Life - Saturdays at 10:00am
join Lhu Florentino by Zoom and pray for the intentions of the CWL.
Email lhuflorentino@gmail.com for the link - Mondays at 11:00am
join Maria Damiani in the Chapel and pray for Peace in the World - First Sunday of the Month at the 11:15am Mass
Three CWL members to take up the gifts
Please let greeters know and wear your CWL Scarfs and Pins
Learn more about our parish history...
Build our Home
- New website, LIVE but still in progress!
- New programs and ministry projects
- Ongoing formation of our leaders
- New flooring in our church
- Resurfacing of our parish parking lots (say goodbye to potholes!)
- Sacristy Cupboards
- Parish Gym Kitchen Renovation (complete)
- Exterior and interior painting of our buildings (complete)
- Parish gym bathrooms (renovation complete)
- Parish gym painting (complete)
- Renewal of our Altar walls (complete)
Stay informed and check out our specially built website just for this centennial where we are hosting stories of parishioners and pastors: www.100yearsofhome.com
Over the course of the year, we will be hosting Open Houses and Special Events, including our Fall Festival where we hope to do a full reveal of all the different special projects taking place around our parish for our 100 Years of Home renewal.We are collecting targeted donations towards our renewal efforts.
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
Formed is a resource paid for and provided to our community by St. Patrick's Parish.
To access the resources available, please visit https://formed.org/signup and select St. Patrick's Maple Ridge from the list of available parishes and complete their registration form.
Like Formed but want to relax in front of your TV with your family to enjoy their content? There are many ways to stream Formed that don't involve sitting in front of your computer.
- Dedicated Streaming Devices: Download the official FORMED app directly from the channel store on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV (tvOS).
- Smart TVs: If you have a TV powered by Android TV / Google TV, you can download the FORMED app right onto your television.
- Mobile Devices & Tablets: Download the FORMED app on iOS (iPhones and iPads) or Android devices to watch on the go or download content offline for car rides.
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
Will your children be formed by algorithms — or by truth? Join Catholic Pacific College for "Seasons of the Vine," our Fall Gala, Thursday, Sept. 24 at The Manor, Langley. Keynote speaker Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ, founder of Ignatius Press, makes the case for why a Catholic liberal arts education is still the best preparation — for a career and for a meaningful life — in an AI world. Seats are limited — RSVP by Sept. 14. For seat/table reservations prices, visit: catholicpacific.ca/cpcgala
The B.C. Catholic Email Digest
Subscribe to receive local Catholic stories, events, faith formation, and updates from Archbishop Smith directly to your inbox each week. Sign-up for free at bccatholic.ca/digest
Upper Room Conference
This year's Upper Room Conference will explore the theme that our life is a mission field, and that by virtue of our baptism, we are already sent on mission.
Through powerful keynote sessions from Chris Stefanick, Megan Andres, and a conversation between Archbishop Smith and Eric Chow, as well as breakout sessions to equip you for your specific mission, Upper Room invites you to receive, be inspired, and renewed in where the Lord is calling you. Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pacific Academy, Surrey. Register at upperroomvancouver.com by September 23.
Through powerful keynote sessions from Chris Stefanick, Megan Andres, and a conversation between Archbishop Smith and Eric Chow, as well as breakout sessions to equip you for your specific mission, Upper Room invites you to receive, be inspired, and renewed in where the Lord is calling you. Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pacific Academy, Surrey. Register at upperroomvancouver.com by September 23.
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Archdiocese of Vancouver joyfully announces the Ordination of Jerome Robles to the Diaconate.
The ordination will take place through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Archbishop Richard W. Smith. It will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. The faithful are warmly invited to attend and join in prayer for Jerome as he prepares to serve the Church as a deacon.
Rise Up CCO Conference
Young adults from all over Canada are rising up to face their giants with faith… are you one of them? Every year, close to 1,000 Catholics from all over Canada gather at Rise Up: students, graduates, young professionals, and people just like you who want to go deeper with their faith. God moves at Rise Up. And if you let Him, you’ll never be the same. Hosted by Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO)™, Rise Up is open to all young adults ages 18-35 and will take place in Vancouver from Dec 29, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027. Early Bird Pricing deadline is on September 15, 2026. For more information and to register, please email riseup@cco.ca or visit cco.ca/riseup
Gardens of Gethsemani - Fall Open House
You are invited to the Gardens of Gethsemani for their annual Fall Open House on September 18-19, 2026. Discover the peace, beauty, and sacred tradition of your Catholic cemetery. Come tour the grounds, meet our caring team, and explore options that reflect your faith and legacy. Let us help you make informed, faith-filled decisions for today and for generations to come. Learn more: https://rccav.org/event/fall-2026-open-house/
Catholic End-of-Life Panel
Join us for a panel discussion on end-of-life care, tailored for Practicing Catholic physicians and nurse practitioners. Share your successes, questions and challenges in end-of-life patient care. Meet and connect with fellow Catholic physicians and nurse practitioners. Discuss how to advance end-of-life patient care rooted in the Catholic faith. At Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall. Sept 26 at 8:30 a.m. Register and learn more at beholdvancouver.org
